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Maggie
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Posted: May 17 2010 at 8:55am \| IP Logged

Hi Moms~

I know I would like to try RS Math...and went to their website...and am completely overwhelmed.

What on earth do you but the first time?

I am pretty sure she needs level B--but then there are so many options for level B.

What is the difference between a "Standard" Abacus and a "Classic" one?

What is the deluxe kit compared to a normal kit?

Any thoughts?

Here is the link for Right Start

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Posted: May 17 2010 at 9:46am \| IP Logged

The classic abacus is wood, while the standard is plastic.. that is the difference there.

Basically, there are two choices: regular or deluxe version for level B
and then you choose wooden or plastic abacus.

The deluxe version has 7 extra items in it over the regular. One of them is the Math games book, which is very nice to have (though you can buy it separately later). It also has extra worksheets for practice.

When I bought level B, I bough the regular starter kit with the wooden (classic) abacus. The deluxe version wasn't available then.

If I were buying now, I would probably go with the deluxe version with the plastic abacus. The wood is nice, but plastic would also be fine, and I would love to have the games book, which I am now buying for level C anyway.

HTH!

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Posted: May 17 2010 at 10:36am \| IP Logged

When I purchased mine they didn't have the deluxe set, but, you could pay extra to get the appendix printed. This is not necessary, HOWEVER, it was worth every penny I paid to not have to make the copies (in different colors and weights of paper).

I also purchased the wood abacus. This is a personal preference which one you choose. Both are very nice quality and if I had to make the decision over I would be happy with either.

Betsy

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Posted: May 17 2010 at 12:00pm \| IP Logged

I've found the staff at RS to be very helpful. Give them a call and tell them what you have done so far. They will stear you right.
We skipped Level A as I have so many Montessori materials that we use for the 3-6 age....
Now we are on Geometry and love it still!

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